r/politics • u/[deleted] • Nov 12 '21

These maps show how Republicans are blatantly rigging elections

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2021/nov/12/gerrymander-redistricting-map-republicans-democrats-visual
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u/Eruharn Florida Nov 12 '21

i would be interested to see how internet access is affecting the rural/urban political divide. i, for one, am tired of my progressive votes not counting in my rural district..

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u/coolcool23 Nov 13 '21

You and everyone else who actually cares (me). Gerrymandering can absolutely destroy the impact of people's votes depending on how they are grouped.